Jim says this needs to be the year when Minister's are held to their promises on real investment and devolution for the Northern Powerhouse.
chris6th January 2020
In his final Downtown Monthly blog for 2019, Downtown Political Editor, Jim Hancock explores what the result of the 2019 General Election might have in store.
chris17th December 2019
Jim gives his comprehensive review of the General Election result. He concludes the debate over our membership of the EU is over for a generation. He also asks if now is not the time for the splintered Left to engage…
chris13th December 2019
Jim reflects on the difficult decision facing Remainers next week but believes it must be a vote for Labour to stop Brexit.
chris5th December 2019
Read Jim's blog for a comprehensive analysis of the key battleground seats in the North West. It doesn't paint a pretty picture for Labour who are switching tactics to try and shore up their position in the region.
chris28th November 2019
Let's see the manifestos! That's Jim's plea this week as he casts a sceptical eye on the huge number of big spending promises that are being revealed in a piecemeal fashion as the election campaign continues.
chris14th November 2019
This week Jim praises the Northern Powerhouse Partnership for going on election attack over devolution. He also doubts if the false starts made by the Tories and Labour will matter much in 6 weeks time and calls for a new…
chris7th November 2019
This week Jim looks at the chances of an anti Brexit majority being assembled after the General Election. He also looks at a new approach to Liverpool Council's cash crisis.
chris31st October 2019
This week Jim comes out in favour of a General Election as the only way of stopping Brexit, the case for which is strengthened after publication of the Withdrawal Bill. However, he admits it would be a gamble for a…
chris24th October 2019
